The Fates of African Rebels : Victory, Defeat, and the Politics of Civil War

What determines the outcome for rebels in contemporary African civil wars?

How are "victory" and "defeat "measured? Is there any connection between a rebel group's organization and its fate?

What implications do the answers to these questions have for policymakers concerned with ongoing armed conflicts?

Addressing these issues and more the author explores the relationship between rebel groups and regime politics in Africa.